Yamamoto Baits

Yamamoto 5" Shad Shape Floater

$2 - $5.99

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Description

A perfect baitfish imitator that will fool all species of bass no matter where you fish, the Yamamoto 5” Shad Shape Floater is a bigger version of the original Shad Shaped Worm and opens the door for more applications. Made with Yamamoto’s Mega Floater Formula, Yamamoto 5” Shad Shape Floater features a ribbed body and pintail design that quivers and produces a subtle action that triggers fish to bite. The floating formula also makes it sit perfectly horizonal when rigged on a drop shot, which is crucial for those times when you must fish slow to entice wary bass into biting. Not only is it deadly when rigged on a drop shot, but it is incredible on the back of scrounger jighead or underspin head as well, giving anglers more versatility and eliminating the need for multiple different baits in their tackle box. Available in a wide assortment of baitfish color patterns, the Yamamoto 5” Shad Shape Floater is sure to become your new favorite baitfish profile soft plastic.LengthQuantity5"8

Specifications

Category

Soft Plastics

Length

5 in (127 mm)

Field Notes

Use this as a baitfish imitator for bass when you want a subtle, slow presentation. It excels on a drop shot where the floating formula keeps it horizontal, and it also works well on scrounger jigheads or underspins for a more versatile baitfish profile.

Pros

  • Floating formula keeps the bait horizontal on a drop shot
  • Subtle quivering action can trigger pressured fish
  • Versatile on drop shot, scrounger jighead, or underspin

Cons

  • Subtle action may be less effective when fish want a strong thump
  • Best suited to slower presentations

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